TABLE 1.
Exercise-Promoting Resources | Available Food Options | Food Storage or Preparation Resources |
---|---|---|
Exercise equipment present in the break facility | Vending machine present Diet soda in vending machine |
Refrigerator available to store food Microwave available to prepare food |
Showers available | Low-fat/sugar snacks in vending machine | Toaster and/or toaster oven available to prepare food |
Lockers present | Drinking water available in the break room | Kitchen sink accessible for food preparation Seating available in a dining area |
Exercise educational materials posted in the break room | Fruits and/or vegetables in vending machine | Dietary educational materials posted in the break room |
From the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Tool for Observing the Worksite Environment (TOWE) audit tool. The number of health-promoting resources present in each breakroom=the worksite health promotion score.